Deck 13 Flashcards
STARK
rigid; extreme; sharp;
IDIOSYNCRASY
a trait that is peculiar to an individual
DIFFIDENT
SHY
CENSORIOUS; CAPTIOUS
highly critical; fault-finding
CONSTERNATION
FRUSTRATION AND CONFUSION
FUROR
uproar, GREAT ANGER
FLUMMOX
to confuse or perplex
SPATE
A LOT, GREAT IN NUMBER
YIELD
To produce
FACILITATE
to make easier; to help bring about
SHROUD
something that covers; a burial garment
PERPETUATE
to keep something going; PERPETUAL MOTION
APPREHENSION
confusion or anxiety; fear of the future
ESPOUSAL
an act of adopting a belief or cause
TRACTABLE
agreeable
BOISTEROUS
loud; rowdy
BERATED
scolded, criticized
LAMPOON
To satire or mock
STAUNCH
Loyal and committed; strong
INCESSANT
never CEASING, usually annoying
ELOQUENT
well-spoken
FIDELITY
faithfulness
CORROBORATION
proof; [to CORROBORATE is to prove]
FORTUITOUS
happening by chance; lucky
CONVIVIAL
friendly
APRREHEND
CAPTURE , ARREST , understand